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    Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

    4.6 (356 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Klariza F.

    30 min wait right now, but we used our lighting lane passes. So more like 5 mins. Some water sprayed on me on the left side. That's never happened before. Very fun roller coaster!

    Roselia G.

    One of my favorite rides through the red rock dessert. I love that old fashion train through the bat mine with coyotes and goats chewing on dynamite. I really hope that in 20 years, this ride is still here!

    Brian F.

    Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a classic roller coaster ride at the Frontierland area of Disneyland. It opened on September 2, 1979 and resembles a mine train in the American Southwest. There is a similar ride at Disney World that also gives vibes of Arizona and Utah. It's not as intense as other rides at Disneyland but it's still decent. It's pitch black at parts of the ride but doesn't have any big drops or loops. The decor of exploding dynamite, cacti, and rock formations really give the ride an immersive feel.

    Ryan S.

    Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland is one of my all time favorite classic attractions. It's fast, wild, and somehow still feels charming instead of intense. The theming is top tier, from the rocky scenery to all the little details you catch while racing through the mountain. It's the kind of ride that makes you laugh, scream a little, and immediately want to get back in line. No matter how many times I ride it, it never stops being fun.

    Erick W.

    Wildest ride in the west! One of the bestest of the best! I love it and so will you. Fun and friendly fast and fantastical!!!

    Lizzie Y.

    This ride is so fun! I think I may have enjoyed it more than Matterhorn Bobsleds, mostly because this ride is much smoother and not as bumpy! It's about a 3 min ride with a decent amount of turns & little drops, pretty fast too! Looks like they are closed until further notice unfortunately since 9/2/25, for refurbishment and the date of reopening hasn't been announced. We were lucky enough to have the chance to go on this ride the last week of August!

    His first time :)
    Mike M.

    The best damn ride in the wilderness Hooray! This is my favorite ride in Disneyland, and we finally got my son to try it, and he loved it! The first time. The second, not so much. I guess seating matters, which is known to all Disney fans, but yes, your seating does influence your experience. In some seats you feel the ride more, while in others, not so much. On the second time my son went in, he got a seating where he felt the drops more, and that was a no for him. Now I can't get him back on. Darn it lol. It's okay; I will keep trying and convince him somehow to get back. Wish me luck. This ride is amazing!

    David M.

    It's a beautiful thing. I love coasters while my wife does not. This hits every box on her upper limit. My goals go a little higher. This is a really smooth and exhilarating ride. Great ambiance and a cool line that makes things go quickly. A must stop while I n the park.

    General mercantile along the Big Thunder path.
    Eric P.

    Still a great ride! Just a fast ride with some dips and slight turns. Nothing too crazy. Love the Western theme with all the details, the mining atmosphere, the sound effects and ambience.

    Miley D.

    This was a super fun ride. At first you might judge it because it is "wooden" and looks old. But let me tell you it was my top 3 favorite roller coaster rides!! I went with all my cousins (a party of 9 people). And this coaster was not a kiddie one - it definitely had some moments that took my breath away! Definitely would ride this multiple times in one day!!

    Lisa P.

    Got to go fast with this ride. This ride is quick and easy. So much fun. No loops no quick stops just nice and easy. The ride will be down for starting the beginning of September. Luckily we had the opportunity to get one last chance.

    Having to look at this while waiting for an hour...

    We had ti wait for an hour while looking at this lovely shirt with young kids. Disney does enforce force proper attire.

    Gail U.

    Holy Moly the line we were in gave us a ride full of thrills- more dips than I ever remember! Fun to raise both hands in the end and dive fast into valley dips then swerve to one side. Hubs totally smashed me. I have to remember to let him get in the train car next time. Lots of screams and laughter!!! Let's go again.

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    Knott's Berry Farm - Cute bear!

    Knott's Berry Farm

    3.3(5.1k reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Shanitha in customer service is fantastic at her job! We had a great time on the trip!!!read more

    The Bishop Amat High School Regiment and Choir had an opportunity to visit Knott's Berry Farm as…read morepart of the "Music in the Park" program. This is a project in which elementary, middle, and high school choirs and bands performed at Valencia High School in the city of Placentia, CA, in the morning, and were then invited to visit Knott's Berry Farm for fun and the award ceremony in the late afternoon. We were thrilled that both our Bishop Amat Choir and Bands took home four first-place trophies across four categories. Back to Knott's Berry Farm, this amusement park is so much fun. It is a large property, and there is so much to see, do, and enjoy a great, memorable time. On this day, when we visited the park, it was a bit crowded (but fun nonetheless) as numerous school-aged choirs and bands were there, and it was also opening day for Knotts' Soak City water park. Knotts had a promotion for ticket holders who visited both parks on the same day. The crowds were no problem whatsoever as we ALL managed to get on numerous rides, listen to music, eat ice cream, and have bartered fish tacos for dinner. The park is well-maintained, employees were all extremely friendly and helpful, and security can be seen throughout the park to ensure everyone's safety. My family and I chose to purchase standard annual passes, which were very affordable at $120.09 per pass. Interest-free monthly payments are a great option if you prefer not to pay for your season pass in one shot. Now that my family and I have annual passes with parking included, we will definitely visit often, if only to have lunch or dinner at the park.

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    Great Wolf Lodge

    Great Wolf Lodge

    3.4(3.4k reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I booked online and used Applepay to pay for the room, which turned out to be a big mistake that…read morecost me 40 minutes in line. Use a credit card to book your room, so you can use their quick check in line. Either way, make sure you take the exact card you use to book for checking in. Before you go, buy the discounted dining deal. You can only buy it in advance, and the food and drinks are pretty pricey, so you will spend $$$. I also suggest attaching your credit card to your wristband for convenience. We really enjoyed the pizza place onsite. We checked in on a Sunday and it was a bit crowded, but we managed to do it all in three hours. The kids loved the bunk bed, and my only complaint about our room is that the tub faucet leaked. The next day, we packed a bag with a change of clothes that we fit into a small locker for $12, and went back into the waterpark for a couple more hours. I recommend packing travel toiletries for a quick shower before leaving. They have plenty of showers, changing rooms, and a swimsuit dryer, but no toiletries in the waterpark bathrooms. Waterpark towels are provided and must be checked out and in or you'll be charged, so don't lose them. There's a water bottle refill station in the waterpark near the bathrooms. We didn't try many of the activities offered except for the arcade that offered packages starting at $35. Lastly, be sure to pay for parking before you leave. That was also $35. All in all, we got a deal on the room but spent more on food, drinks, games, and parking combined. My kids are 5 and 10, and they were able to go on just about everything that was open. One day was plenty of time if you don't plan on doing all of the activities.

    Our experience trying to plan my son's birthday event at Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove was…read morebeyond frustrating and honestly one of the worst customer service experiences I've had. The issue is not necessarily that every employee was rude -- the real problem is the completely broken system and lack of communication between departments. We booked THREE rooms for 18 guests for a birthday celebration and simply wanted to reserve and pay for a place where everyone could eat lunch together and celebrate with cake. Something that should have been straightforward became an exhausting process filled with confusion, conflicting information, and endless transfers between departments. The front desk had no idea about the policies of the events department. The front desk also had no clear understanding of pool policies. Every single question required someone to "leave a note" for another department and wait for an email response that never came. No callbacks. No follow-up. No accountability. The most frustrating part was trying to contact the front desk directly. First, you are forced through an AI system. Then you finally reach someone in the "reservation department," who is not even onsite. Despite politely asking multiple times to be transferred directly to the front desk, they refused and insisted they could help. They could not. Instead, they placed me on hold supposedly to ask the front desk themselves -- and after 11 minutes on hold, they never came back. At that point, yes, the reservation department representatives themselves became part of the problem: rude, dismissive, unprofessional, poorly trained, and completely incapable of resolving even simple questions. This company has far too many unnecessary departments that clearly do not communicate or work together. Planning an important family event here became stressful instead of enjoyable. I will never host another birthday event at Great Wolf Lodge again, and I would strongly caution families against wasting their time and money here for important celebrations.

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    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park - Eli Home staff

    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

    4.1(396 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Review challenge 58/365 Day Challenge…read more We frequently visit UA for casual Play dates or bday celebration either it's for a friend or a mini celebration for my 2 youngest kids, this past year. Especially hearing that there's a new attraction SKYRIDER that opened mid September 2025, my son came here w 2 of his closet bud to celebrate his bday. They were so excited to ride the Skyrider, it's a zip line across partial of the park. I highly definitely recommend this indoor playground. It's probably the best one in OC. We've gone to a lot the past years. This place has so much for your kids to do. Met the manager Terry and Sally. They are both amazing and friendly. Always there to answer your questions and needs. Our school Mabel Paine had a day of fundraising here also. UA loves to support and gives back to the community. Love a friendly oriented company. What's awesome is they now have a security here that I love since it's open. Security really nice. The indoor playground is pretty clean and well taken care of. Love the mascot Urbie. He's also cool with the kids. We are regulars here and definitely plan to return. They have great yearly membership at a great value. Must check it out!

    We celebrated my daughter's 3rd birthday at this location and it was truly the best! It was our…read morefirst time here and it did not disappoint. Total stress- free experience. They offer birthday packages that include EVERYTHING- private room/s, food, beverages, hosts, decor (I was able to bring my own decor/cake too which was a plus). The entertainment/attractions are perfect for kids of all ages. Our assigned hosts were Natalie and Andre - I completely recommend!! They were both WONDERFUL. As soon as I walked in everything was decorated/setup as I had requested. Natalie was on top of it all - she reviewed my food order one last time day of to ensure all was accurate (we communicated food allergies and she made sure the right pizza crusts/ orders were in place - Thank you this truly meant a lot) . She was so sweet and attentive she answered all my questions and executed the party flow perfectly. Andre did an amazing job getting my guests checked it and set with wristbands/socks. They both were patient and welcoming! They truly made this such an unforgettable fun, smooth and well organized experience for us! THANK YOU!

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    Camelot Golfland - Still so eye-catching from the roadside

    Camelot Golfland

    3.6(740 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    We brought our nieces and nephew, and they had an absolute blast. We did too. The arcade has a…read moregreat variety of games, so there's something for everyone. The mini-golf course is enormous, it feels like it never ends, which made it even more fun. There are also plenty of snack and food options to choose from. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'd definitely come back.

    When it comes to mini golf, this is my fave within a 50 mile radius from LA, more specifically, the…read moreEastside. I can only say good things about my experiences putting at Camelot. It's always clean, there are many decent fast meal options, and it feels relaxing under the palm trees on springy days. Inside, you have so many options to game--from Mario Brothers to Space Invaders. You can fall down a video game rabbit hole here. Also, the bumper cars are lit up and Lazer Tag is calling all players. There's a cafeteria-style "common hall" serving up pizza, nachos, hot dogs, fries, and bevvies. Outside, the bumper boats are a refreshing way to cool down. You can see that the staff works hard at maintaining the grounds. There's always someone working on the many pools and water features when I go. Overall, the greens are in good shape. Sure, a ball may stick, but it's a game. Mulligans and astro turf hiccups are par for this course. Want to practice random kindness? If you see a bottle on the ground, feel free to recycle in the receptacle placed by the tee box. It's nice that they thought to have as many receptacles as they did. It really helps keep the place tidy. The staff is young & laid back yet attentive. One clean sweep across all 4 courses at the opening of each AM shift, however, could help keep it 100% litter-free. See, I warned you--I had nothing but good things to say about Camelot Golfland. Will be back! Once I get the go again from my Sir Lancelot to brave the journey to Anaheim, we'll return for a 6-minute tournament to ride the Go Carts like chariots.

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    Kids loved all the games inside

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